Honda Accord EX V6 2002 78k miles (CarMax)

Subaru Impreza WRX 2002 51k miles (individual, clean carfax report)

both about the same price but i can negotiate some with the individual unlike carmax....

is that carmax warrenty worth it? (seems doubtful to me for a moderately aged honda)

both are silver and both have the majority of options on them...

I'm going to see the WRX tomorrow and am currently leaning towards it....

12/27/2006 6:57:11 PM

I think I'd probably pick the Scooby.

12/27/2006 6:59:59 PM

No contest really. I'd go with the Scooby.

12/27/2006 7:04:50 PM

how much are these? i need a daily driver

12/27/2006 7:06:00 PM

WRX. lower mileage, better performing. has it been modified though? you don't want it if some kid has beaten on it, especially given their notoriously weak transmissions (at least, for that year)

and don't get the warranty. it's shitty. my dad got one for a car he got at carmax and never used it (corolla)

12/27/2006 7:07:27 PM

Scooby unless you're planning to keep it for a decade or put another 150k on the odometer.

AWD > FWD

Turbo > V6

Tall seat bolsters > flat seat bolsters.

etc > etc.

[Edited on December 27, 2006 at 7:12 PM. Reason : l]

12/27/2006 7:12:26 PM

If it was me personally I would get the WRX no doubt. Just be advised it must have premium grade gas.

12/27/2006 7:15:16 PM

WRX-in-effect

12/27/2006 7:37:05 PM

wtf is this thread even made for?

scooby.

12/27/2006 8:46:43 PM

Quote :

"Scooby unless you're planning to keep it for a decade or put another 150k on the odometer. "

Shit, there's a scooby here in the yard that would make you think thrice about that statement. hahahaaa

12/27/2006 8:56:44 PM

yeah, i'll definitely try to find out about who had it, it's a guy with a son, he had to take him to the airport....

yeah, the wrx has over a year less 'use' than the accord...

12/27/2006 9:12:43 PM

WRX ftw

12/27/2006 9:13:53 PM

fuck carmax

12/27/2006 10:56:03 PM

Quote :

"wtf is this thread even made for? scooby."

12/28/2006 11:31:57 PM

which has the best sound system? so you can blare the VILLAGE PPL EVERYWHERE YOU GO

god this thread is a lot worse than even my mudding thread.




if it were me i'd do da scooby! hands down.

[Edited on December 28, 2006 at 11:47 PM. Reason : lol]

12/28/2006 11:44:27 PM

WRX

that's like asking "would you rather get a blowjob from Angelina Jolie, or have your dick clamped in a vise and bitten by a rattlesnake?"

12/29/2006 12:15:45 AM

Quote :

"Just be advised it must have premium grade gas."

The Accord V6 needs premium too if I recall correctly. Well, Honda says it does anyways, it wouldn't be as sensitive to lower grades as the Scooby would.

12/29/2006 7:24:32 AM

wrx it is!

lol

the thread is just checking what I already thought. the only other person at home that knows anything about cars is my brother.

best part is i only need a small loan to cover it (about 1/2 total) so I'll pay this sucker off in a little more than a year....

i can deal paying a touch more for gas....

12/29/2006 10:04:05 AM

Accord hands down!


(someone had to pick the loser)

12/29/2006 10:15:11 AM

Turbo II RX7 with $12,thousand in mods!!!1

Remember when people used to seriously suggest that shit in here.

12/29/2006 11:05:18 AM

lol

12/29/2006 11:19:52 AM

Just have a six pack of Rx-7 engines.

12/29/2006 11:54:07 AM

a six pack? BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

12/29/2006 12:16:03 PM

^ nicely played

getting it mechanically checked out on Wednesday morning... things looking good I'll have it later that day...

anyone know if they do the tags/fee shit at the bank (SECU) or do I gotta lug my ass to the freakin' DMV?

12/29/2006 3:32:35 PM

^^^^^ not a bad choice, depending on who you are and what your abilities and desires are.

not a good choice for anyone who even THOUGHT about this question, much less made a thread asking about it.

12/29/2006 11:06:33 PM

definately the wrx. Auto or manual? they are fun cars.

12/29/2006 11:14:56 PM

You gotta lug your ass to the freakin' DMV, I'm sure. 'specially if it's being bought from an individual.

12/29/2006 11:18:02 PM

check is in the green! will have before weekend

1/3/2007 1:19:23 PM

thread is worthless without pix

1/3/2007 1:40:43 PM

car pick up at 3:45, will have pics later today

1/5/2007 8:52:28 AM

picz NOW

1/5/2007 10:48:57 AM

I'm obviously biased...


And for giggles...

1/5/2007 1:53:09 PM

To continue this thread instead of starting a new one;

What do people think about the Mazda 3? I want a newer car, and these things look sweet in my opinion.

1/5/2007 4:59:54 PM

You mean the MazdaSpeed 3?

Nice interiors/creature comforts. Decent performance. Great car all around for the price. Go for it.

See link here for Motor Trend's opinion: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0611_sport_wagon_and_sedan_comparison

1/5/2007 9:05:24 PM

^ from what i've seen/heard i would agree, not much personal experience with that though really...







[Edited on January 8, 2007 at 10:07 PM. Reason : fucking tww compression makes them look like ass.....]

1/8/2007 10:04:57 PM

go with the honda

i just bought a 2004 Honda Accord EX V6 w/ 28K miles from Autopark Honda in Cary about 2 months ago:

smooth ride, handles great on the highway
has a lot of power, you really don't need a faster car unless you plan on racing
very nice leather interior
most reliable engine out there
and most importantly, the car depreciates far less rapidly than other models and is much easier to sell


[Edited on January 9, 2007 at 10:42 AM. Reason : (for the record, it takes regular gas, not premium like someone ^ suggested)]

1/9/2007 10:41:06 AM

Quote :

"What do people think about the Mazda 3? I want a newer car, and these things look sweet in my opinion."

MAZDA3 or MAZDASPEED3?

I drive a Mazda 3 (5 door, ~150hp, 5 speed) and it's not a performance car nor a luxury car, but I like it. The Mazdaspeed version has an additional 100hp (at the cost of lower gas mileage, an additional $5k sticker, and probably higher insurance.) My advice is to test drive them both and decide for yourself if you think the extra performace is worth the cost. I think the 2.3l 3s with the manual tranny has plenty of zip around town. It's happy cruising at 80 on road trips and still has enough power to pass uphill. Zoom-zoom.

If I want more performance, I have a motorcycle.

1/13/2007 1:21:03 PM